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A striking share of homeowners and renters are skipping essentials as housing increasingly becomes financially burdensome. San Francisco Housing Nonprofit Misused Taxpayer Funds, Gave Bonuses to Staff - Report
A nonprofit in San Francisco allegedly paid out $200,000 in bonuses despite insufficient cash flow. The San Francisco Controller's Office on Tuesday accused HomeRise, one of the city's largest providers of housing for formerly homeless people, of misusing taxpayer funds. 8 New Home Property Insurers To Enter Florida Market
The move is part of Florida's attempt to stabilize its home insurance market, which has seen rates soaring to nearly five times bigger than the national average. What To Know About Squatting and What You Can Do To Keep Your Home Safe
The recent string of squatting incidents has spurred legislative actions in at least four states. In recent weeks, headlines have covered numerous incidents where "squatters" are invading the homes of Americans in multiple states, spurring legislative actions in at least four states. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos Acquires Third Mansion in Miami for $90 Million
Jeff Bezos's third mansion is located on Indian Creek Island where he already owns two other mansions worth $147 million combined. Biden Administration to Cap Rent Hikes for Some Affordable Housing Units
The cap will limit the amount property owners can raise rents at 10%. The Biden administration has put a cap on how much rents can be increased in some affordable housing units subsidized by the federal government. Economist Says Housing Affordability in the US Has ‘Collapsed'
Would-be homebuyers now need an annual income of $113,520 to afford a typical home in the U.S. A senior economist at Redfin this week said housing affordability in the United States has "collapsed" as home costs outpace median household incomes. More Than 500 US Cities Now Have Average Home Prices Above $1 Million: Report
The median home prices in million-dollar cities have increased 4.6% year-over-year. At least 550 cities across the United States are now being dubbed as "million-dollar" cities, which means the typical home value is worth $1 million or more, according to new research. White House Calls on Local Governments To Address Squatting Following Recent String of Incidents
A recent string of squatting incidents included squatters suing the rightful owners of a home they took over after they were removed from the property. Major Bay Area Grocery Stores Have Allegedly Been Overcharging Customers Since 2022
One of the grocery stores was found charging an extra dollar for Oreo cookies and instant coffee. Some major grocery stores in the Bay Area have allegedly been overcharging their customers since at least 2022.